| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $229.28 | 5.476% | $241.8354 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 7.359% | $171.506 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 13.252% | $201.2941 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.41 | 8.305% | $215.971 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.32 | 8.145% | $53.3371 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 12.194% | $48.939 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.96 | 8.282% | $239.2599 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.08 | $1,172.1425 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.10 | |